Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Eau des 4 Voleurs

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 10 Oct 2026 149 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,257 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Eau des 4 Voleurs

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1370 votes

Rank #15,807 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau des 4 Voleurs takes 4 of 7 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Eau des 4 Voleurs
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Durra3/7

Eau des 4 Voleurs4/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau des 4 Voleurs
Community sentiment: Eau des 4 Voleurs
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Eau des 4 Voleurs
Versatility: Durra
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau des 4 Voleurs

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Eau des 4 VoleursL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%

Category winnerEau des 4 VoleursRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

14%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

11%Hate

79 votes

37%Love

46%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerEau des 4 VoleursMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value49

Category winnerEau des 4 VoleursBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

green70%

warm spicy60%

lavender50%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Sea NotesWatery NotesAldehydesOzonic notesClary SagePineLavenderCumin

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Earthy NotesBirch LeafCashmere WoodWoody NotesSandalwoodIncenseVanilla

Base

CastoreumCivettaMuskImmortelleTolu BalsamPrecious WoodsTobaccoVetiver

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderGreen AccordOreganoSpicesCloves

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliWhite Woods

InformationalShared notesLavender. Durations are only published for Eau des 4 Voleurs, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night29

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men35

Unisex60

Women5

Casual 44%Work 34%Date 16%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,807

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerEau des 4 VoleursHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Durra opens with a sharp burst of salty sea notes, cold aldehydes, and clary sage before diving into a dark heart of agarwood and smoky incense. The dry-down settles into heavy castoreum leather, amber, and bitter cumin on skin. It suits cold winter evenings, black-tie dinners, or outdoor gatherings where a dense, mar…

Reviews →

L'Occitane en Provence Eau des 4 Voleurs smells like stepping straight into a sunlit Mediterranean herb garden after a crisp morning rain. The first spray releases a brisk splash of bitter bergamot and sharp petitgrain leaves that immediately wakes up your senses. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus flash gives way to …

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Durra or Eau des 4 Voleurs?

Eau des 4 Voleurs takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Eau des 4 Voleurs is rated 4.13/5 from 70 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Eau des 4 Voleurs for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Eau des 4 Voleurs?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Eau des 4 Voleurs 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Eau des 4 Voleurs?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Eau des 4 Voleurs 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Eau des 4 Voleurs smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender.

Is Durra or Eau des 4 Voleurs better for summer or winter?

For summer, Durra is the stronger pick. For winter, Durra is the stronger pick. Durra suits evening wear; Eau des 4 Voleurs suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Eau des 4 Voleurs?

Durra has top notes of Sea Notes, Watery Notes, Aldehydes and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Earthy Notes, Birch Leaf and Cashmere Wood, a base of Castoreum, Civetta, Musk and Immortelle. Eau des 4 Voleurs has top notes of Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Lavender, Green Accord, Oregano and Spices, a base of Patchouli and White Woods.